Program Manager, Student Identity and Student Parents (COF)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Bakersfield (CA)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 125,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Kern Community College District in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a Program Manager for Student Identity and Student Parents to lead program activities, oversee staff and budgets, and ensure high-quality academic and student services.

Under supervision of the Programs Director, you will coordinate Lavender Initiatives, services for student parents, campus events, and data-driven program evaluation to improve student success across campus partnerships.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Two years of experience related to area of assignment.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of multiple project activities to meet program expectations.
Manage and monitor budgets and expenditures.
Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations, including staff development and evaluation.
Coordinate outreach to familiarize students with services and programs.
Develop and implement methods to identify and serve students meeting project guidelines.

Skills

Student services knowledge

Budget management

Public speaking

Record-keeping

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Program Manager, Student Identity and Student Parents(COF)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $88,715.07 - $125,352.08 Annually006

Job Type: Management - Classified Administrator

Job Number: FY25-2600450

Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Student Life

Basic Function

Under direction of the Programs Director or assigned supervisor, the Program Manager is responsible for managing assigned program activities associated with maintaining quality academic and student services programs.

Key Position Accountabilities

Oversee Lavender Initiatives, including the Lavender FutureScholars cohort, identity-affirming programming, LGBTQIA+ student support, allyship education, and coordination with faculty and Academic Deans.
Develop and coordinate services for student parents and students with dependent children, including single parents, by strengthening access to childcare information, financial aid, Basic Needs, academic support, and campus and community resources.
Support campus-wide programming and events by collaborating with the Office of Student Life and campus partners on event planning, implementation, student engagement, and inclusive programming.
Provide program leadership and operational oversight by coordinating assigned support staff, managing budgets and contracts, and building partnerships across academic departments, student services, and community organizations.
Advance evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement by staying current with higher education research, emerging trends, and promising practices; assessing participation, student needs, service gaps, and outcomes; and applying findings to strengthen programs and services.

Representative Duties

Manage the implementation of multiple project activities to meet or exceed assigned program(s) expectations.
Manage and monitor budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and/or directives from program agencies and cooperative educational partners.
Assist in preparation and administration of budget, control and authorize expenditures, approve invoices for payment, and respond to budget inquiries from college staff.
Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; personnel supervision, including development and evaluation of all support staff.
Coordinate the release of project information and outreach activities to familiarize students with the services and programs of the college.
Develop and implement methods to identify and serve students who meet project guidelines, assessing their needs and providing programming to address those needs.
Participate in meetings and conferences related to programs within the assigned area; disseminate information, coordinate projects and implement procedural changes; follow up on action items, and develop program reports as needed.
Market the College and assigned program(s) to the College community and the general public.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Two years of experience related to area of assignment.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Student services available at the college.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to the assigned special programs processes.
Principles of public speaking.
Record-keeping and report preparation methods.
Principles of providing work direction and guidance to others.
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

Evaluate and implement project goals.
Communicate information to individuals and groups.
Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college and the project initiatives.
Interact with and motivate others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Prepare and monitor budgets.
Supervise and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Collaborate with college personnel and key project staff to track program effectiveness based on evidence-based milestones for student success.
Develop and facilitate orientations, seminars, and workshops designed to familiarize students, faculty, and staff with assigned special programs opportunities.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the Kern CCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Diversity & Inclusion

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorizations should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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